Manufacturing Technician

• Travel Requirement: None
• Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 3rd shift 11pm-7am
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $21.00 to $26.25/hr.

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh - is the premier, cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Açaí beverages.

Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms – Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the “World’s Largest Beverage Start-Up.”

Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA & Chicago, IL.

You can connect with our brands on their socials - Bolthouse Farms (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok ) and Evolution Fresh (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok).

This position contributes to Evolution Fresh success by supporting and operating product packaging equipment in a juicing plant. Models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles

• Operates and maintains downstream secondary equipment
• Replenishes raw materials on automated packaging equipment
• Responds to stoppages on secondary packaging equipment and conducts troubleshooting, jam clearing and Cleaning
• Performs changeovers on secondary packaging equipment and assists machine operator with changeover on primary packaging equipment
• Responsible for quality checks on secondary packages, including lot coding and aesthetics
• Assists machine operator with quality checks on primary packages, including lot coding, aesthetics, and seal Integrity
• Tracks output from the palletizing equipment and responds to jams
• Operates the supersack loading station
• Demonstrates and understands safety as a core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same
• Understands and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out)
• Supports food safety, legality and quality programs
• Maintains product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools
• Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Evolution Fresh Mission & Values
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Production or distribution environment (1 year)
• Operation of manual and automated packaging equipment (1 year)

• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow verbal direction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and internet environments
• Mechanical aptitude to make minor machine adjustments and clear jams in equipment
• Ability to perform quality tests using analytical tools
• Ability to gather, record on operational and quality metrics, through manual or automated systems
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications, and safety standards
• Ability to work with a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience performing quality tests using analytical tools
• Troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• O = Occasional (up to 25% of time)
• F = Frequent (26%-74% of time)
• C = Constant (75% or more of time)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.